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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.38, 1,086.87 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.38, 1,086.87 and 399.97 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.38 : 1,086.87 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.38/1,086.87 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.38x = 1,086.87 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.38x = 434,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,716.00/724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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